The Czech government publicly blamed APT31, a cyber-espionage group linked to China’s Ministry of State Security, for intrusions into its foreign ministry’s networks. The EU and other international bodies condemned these malicious cyber activities and called for adherence to international cyber norms. #APT31 #ChineseHacking
Keypoints
- The Czech government accused APT31 of infiltrating its foreign ministry networks since 2022.
- The intrusions targeted unclassified systems and critical infrastructure, remaining undetected for some time.
- The EU and international partners condemned Chinese cyber activities and called for respect of global norms.
- APT31, also known as Zirconium or Judgment Panda, has a decade-long history of cyber-espionage globally.
- US and UK sanctions have been imposed on APT31 members for their involvement in cyber espionage and malicious activities.
Read More: https://www.securityweek.com/czech-government-condemns-chinese-hack-on-critical-infrastructure/